Overview
- Dallas Mavericks selected Duke forward Cooper Flagg with the top pick as they seek a new franchise cornerstone after trading Luka Doncic.
- San Antonio Spurs took Rutgers guard Dylan Harper at No. 2 and Philadelphia 76ers added Baylor’s V.J. Edgecombe at No. 3 to boost their backcourt talent.
- New Orleans Pelicans moved up to No. 13 to draft center Derik Queen after taking Oklahoma guard Jeremiah Fears at No. 7 in GM Joe Dumars’s roster overhaul.
- Phoenix Suns used the No. 10 pick on Duke big man Khaman Maluach and acquired center Mark Williams in a trade with Charlotte to strengthen their frontcourt.
- Brooklyn Nets deployed all five of their first-round picks (Nos. 8, 19, 22, 26 and 27) to stockpile young talent and preserve salary-cap flexibility.